Leicester Tigers affirm England winger Ollie Hassell-Collins will be part of them from London Irish this summer season, whereas veteran Mike Brown indicators a contract extension to solid additional doubt on Anthony Watson’s future amid Castres curiosity
- Ollie Hassell-Collins made his England debut throughout the latest Six Nations
- The 23-year-old London Irish winger has now signed for Leicester Tigers
- Mike Brown has additionally penned a brand new deal, leaving Anthony Watson’s function unclear
England winger Ollie Hassell-Collins has signed for Leicester Tigers on the identical day the membership introduced a brand new contract for Mike Brown.
Having made his worldwide debut throughout the Six Nations, Hassell-Collins will be part of Leicester from London Irish from the 2023/24 season.
The deal casts additional doubt over the way forward for Anthony Watson, who’s presently in talks a couple of move to French side Castres.
Hassell-Collins mentioned: ‘It’s the most important membership in England and arduous to say no, after they wish to come and chat with you. It excites me rather a lot, being part of Leicester Tigers.’
Former England full-back Brown has signed a contract extension, understood to run till the tip of 2023.
23-year-old winger Ollie Hassell-Collins has signed for Leicester Tigers after making his England debut throughout the Six Nations
It comes on the identical day that Mike Brown (left) signed a brand new take care of the membership, casting doubts over the way forward for Anthony Watson (proper)
Having not performed for 11 months, Brown was given a short-term deal at Leicester to supply Six Nations cowl for Freddie Steward.
He has since performed in all 5 video games, scoring twice and successful a man-of-the-match award because the defending champions launched a play-off push.
Brown mentioned: ‘The chance to play at Mattioli Woods Welford Street with the supporters this membership has was one thing I wasn’t, admittedly, fairly positive about after being an opposition participant for thus lengthy, however they’ve welcomed me so effectively and it’s nice that I can maintain doing that.’
Leicester have additionally agreed a long-term contract extension with Scotland lock Cam Henderson.
